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    Tavern 42

    4.2 (235 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Italian, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    TAVERN 42 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    The Boss veggie sandwich on ciabatta. Potato salad side all gone.
    Mike B.

    Great food and service. Friendly neighborhood vibe. Good portions on sandwiches and dessert.

    Blackened Chicken wrap
    Kristine U.

    I love this place! I've never had a bad meal here and the waitstaff are awesome! The blackened chicken wrap with a scoop of their homemade potato salad is beyond reproach. Just amazing! And they have my favorite beer "Hell Yes Ma'am'" on tap?! I'm happy.

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    3 years ago

    Food and service is amazing!!! Everything I've ever eaten here has been delicious!!! A true little gem!

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    3 years ago

    Food and service is great!! Their new ambiance is very pleasant - nice cozy Tavern feel.

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    2 years ago

    Great food! Their brick fired pizzas are excellent. Also have their burgers and caprese salad. All good!

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    3 years ago

    Tavern 42 is my favorite restaurant in all of Clayton, North Carolina - my friends and family feel the same way!

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    4 years ago

    Great draft beer selection. Great service. Convenient location. Pub chips! Good burgers & pizza

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    4 years ago

    Good food and good service. Small, crowded and limited parking. You're gonna have to wait awhile if you go during peek hours.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food! They have the best chicken salad wraps, and homemade chips! Their ranch is the best I've ever had!

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    3 years ago

    They have Good food at fairly decent prices, limited seating and limited parking. Really good desserts

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    5 years ago

    I've been twice and have been disappointed with the food each time. Tenderloin sandwich was fried to death and the burger was tasteless!

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    4 years ago

    Enjoyable atmosphere and friendly people. They have the best pizza in Clayton- fun place.

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    3 years ago

    Really tasty pub food actually in a pub. Indoor space is small but well appointed. Service is good.

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    Ask the Community - Tavern 42

    Tried calling for many times - not taking phone orders?

    Yes they are taking phone orders. I've always been able to get through, but it may be busy sometimes if it's a busy time of day. Unfortunately you'll just have to keep calling. I'm hoping they will start online ordering soon

    Do you have Karaoke ?If so what night

    We do not have Karaoke.

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